Last but not least, Tiffany Dufu has an early Valentine’s Day message we can all benefit from. Her new book comes out next week, and we couldn’t be more excited for her. (Pre-order here!)It’s FRESH Co-Founder John Cary’s 40th birthday! He is not only an incredible colleague, dad, husband, and friend, but one of the most woke white dudes we know. For what, and so much more, we love him dearly. Happy 40th, JC!

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